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5 (Mostly) Free and Easy Ways to Green Your 4th of July

by , 07/02/10
filed under: Recycling initiatives

uncle sam wants you to have a green 4th of july, green independence day, eco-friendly july 4th, sustainable july fourth, green celebration, green bbq, green party

Ask caterers to make it “Eco to go”

If you’re planning on ordering out for your party, use this simple phrase to tell restaurants that you would like minimal packaging, condiments and utensils. They might not know what you mean at first, but the more people use it, the more vendors will know what it means and that they should get with the program.

<h3>Buy your charcoal from sustainably managed forests</h3> <p> Not all charcoal is created equal. Check for the <a href="http://www.fscus.org/">Forest Stewardship Council</a> (FSC) logo on the bag you buy to make sure it isn't from a rain forest or other unsustainable source. And if you can use charcoal from the US instead of Asia or abroad, that's even better! <p> <b>Cost: Surprisingly, FSC certified and US sourced charcoal isn't too much more expensive than the alternative.</b>

Buy your charcoal from sustainably managed forests

Not all charcoal is created equal. Check for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo on the bag you buy to make sure it isn’t from a rain forest or other unsustainable source. And if you can use charcoal from the US instead of Asia or abroad, that’s even better!

Cost: Surprisingly, FSC certified and US sourced charcoal isn’t too much more expensive than the alternative.

Have a Great Green Fourth of July Everyone!

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